Golf
PGA’s Northern Trust Open appoints executive director
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association)’s Northern Trust Open has appointed O.D. Vincent as executive director.
Turkey plans Ryder Cup 2022 hosting bid
Turkey has revealed that it would like to host golf’s Ryder Cup, following the country’s successful hosting of the inaugural European Tour last week.
Adidas’ golf division takes major financial hit
Sportswear giant adidas has suffered a severe decline of sales in its golf division with a 16 per cent drop in revenues compared to last year.
PGA Championship purse increases to $10m
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) of America has increased the PGA Championship’s purse to $10 million, which will equal that of The Players Championship as the highest in professional golf.
PGA appoints Director of Golf assessors
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) has appointed Mike Braidwood (pictured) and Rod Park as assessors of its Director of Golf programme.
Sawgrass architect to create London golf course
International golf course architect Dye Designs is planning to build its first British course on the outskirts of London to be completed by the end of the decade.
PGA launches new China Tour
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) Tour has launched a new tournament in China with 12 stops around the country beginning from next year.
LPGA extends Kingsmill Championship deal
The LPGA (Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association) and venue management firm Xanterra have signed a four-year extension of the Kingsmill Championship at the Virginia-based Kingsmill Resort through to the 2017 season.
EurAsia Cup appoints marketing firm Fast Track
Sports and entertainment agency Fast Track has been appointed by the PGA European Tour to develop and execute the marketing communications programme for the inaugural EurAsia Cup.
EA Sports and Tiger Woods end 15-year game deal
Computer gaming firm EA Sports and golfer Tiger Woods have ended their 15-year relationship creating the golfer’s namesake series.
OneAsia names Thailand Open 2014 golf course
The Thailand Open will again be hosted at the Thana City Golf and Sports Club next year.
European Golf names Scottish director president
Scottish Golf Union (SGU) director Colin Wood has been elected the new European Golf Association (EGA) president.
PGA of America considers overseas Championship
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) of America is reportedly considering taking its PGA Championship abroad.
Horizon counter-sues Rory McIlroy
Management firm Horizon has filed a counter-suit against golfer Rory McIlroy for terminating his contract over three years early to set up his own agency.
Lagardère acquires PGA’s Scandinavian Masters
Lagardère Unlimited has acquired management rights of PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) European Tour event the Scandinavian Masters.
Rory McIlroy sets up own management agency
Golfer Rory McIlroy has terminated his contract with Horizon Sports Management and has set up his own Rory McIlroy Incorporated (RMI) agency.
IMG acquires KPMG’s Golf Business Forum
Sports marketing agency IMG has acquired the business-to-business network platforms Golf Business Forum (GBF) and the Golf Business Community (GBC) from KPMG.
LPGA names Iowa 2017 Solheim Cup host
The Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association (LPGA) has named the Des Moines Golf and Country Club host of the 2017 Solheim Cup.